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Know When to Go to Urgent Care Vs ER

Know When to Go to Urgent Care Vs ER

Did you know that over 80% of Emergency Room visits can be treated at an urgent care facility?

Parents giving children piggyback rides outdoorsAt NextCare, we want our patients to be as informed as possible about their medical choices.  That’s why we strive to provide you with the most up-to-date information and methods for treating your urgent injuries and illnesses.

Emergency rooms are not the fastest or most cost effective choice when you need immediate health care, and often it takes days to get in to see a primary care physician or specialist. You could wait hours in the E.R. for less serious health concerns, and that’s too much time and money lost. That’s why NextCare Urgent Care is the ideal alternative for your health care needs. Clinics are operated by top quality medical professionals, so our patients can be confident that they’re getting the highest level of care.

Check out some of our testimonials and read about our comprehensive approach to patient care, Full Circle Care. You’ll see that your goal is our goal: to keep your family healthy!

Choose NextCare Urgent Care for:
  • ⊕ General medical and injury care
  • ⊕ Occupational medicine
  • ⊕ On-site diagnostic testing
  • ⊕ Digital x-rays
  • ⊕ Laboratory testing and blood work
  • ⊕ EKG (electrocardiogram)
  • ⊕ Spirometry
  • ⊕ School and sports physicals
  • ⊕ Medical discount program
Use an Emergency Room for:
  • ⊕ Heart attack or stroke
  • ⊕ Open fractures
  • ⊕ Severe bleeding
  • ⊕ Chest pain
  • ⊕ Head injury or other major trauma
  • ⊕ One-sided weakness or numbness
  • ⊕ Loss of consciousness
  • ⊕ Severe abdominal pain

If you are experiencing any of these conditions, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

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